Historically, the Irish and our emigrants were often the butt of prejudice, but in more recent times we have become accustomed to being liked. More recently, criticism of Ireland has spread across the Atlantic with two sharply critical commentaries in the influential Wall Street Journal. In the two countries that matter most to Ireland, Britain and the USA, opinion has hardened against the liberal/progressive trend that has become prevalent with us. Britain also has an influential think tank and media milieu that is hostile to Irish preferences across the board. Irish American affection for Ireland is not dependent on concurrence with our political or international outlook.

Source: The Irish Times December 14, 2025 14:37 UTC